《卡压式铜管路连接件》国家标准启动

Group 1 - The National Standardization Technical Committee for Hardware Products held the first working meeting for the drafting group of the national standard for "Crimped Copper Pipe Connectors" in Shanghai, with the revision plan approved on February 28, 2023, and expected completion by 2026 [1] - The copper pipe fittings industry has reached a market size of several hundred billion yuan, growing at an annual rate of over 10%, driven by urbanization and infrastructure expansion [1] - The existing standard GB/T 22755-2008 for crimped copper pipe connectors is deemed outdated, necessitating a revision to enhance product quality and guide the industry towards high-quality and standardized development [1] Group 2 - The importance of revising the standard for crimped copper pipe connectors was emphasized, highlighting the need for a scientific and rigorous standard to ensure high product quality [2] - The drafting group is tasked with considering new product categories, improving the applicability of the standard, and ensuring that the indicators set are advanced and forward-looking to lead industry development [2] - Experts from various companies actively participated in discussions to refine the standard framework and indicators, with plans for experimental validation and data collection based on feedback [3]